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Utah House shortens victims' remedy window and adopts new post-proceedings petition process
Summary
The House passed Second Substitute HB 148 on March 3, 2009, creating a post-proceedings remedy for victims who say their right to be heard was ignored and shortening the filing window from six months to 90 days; the measure passed 54-20 and was referred to the Senate.
The Utah House adopted Second Substitute House Bill 148 on March 3, creating a judicially administered post-proceedings remedy for crime victims who say their right to be heard was denied during proceedings. Representative Webb, the sponsor, said the measure allows a victim or the victim's representative to petition a judge after the proceeding to point out the alleged violation; the judge then determines whether the violation likely affected the…
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